Paul Meara

Paul Meara is a Columbus, Ohio native and graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. He's been a Hip-hop scribe for numerous sites/mags including HipHopDX, Complex, AllHipHop, SoulCulture, Columbus Alive and joined The BoomBox in 2013. He is also the founder/Editor-in-Chief of his own site, PaulMeara.com.

Lexington, Kentucky rapper Nemo Achida has been on the radar of many who have a taste for mystical and emotional music. The 23-year-old New York-based, Midwest transplant released his latest project Tuesday, showcasing his East Coast roots.

Though Drake lead the 2013 BET Awards in nominations Kendrick Lamar was night's big winner. The Compton MC took home the most trophies including awards for Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best New Artist. Drake, no show at the awards show, did however, dominate the Collaborations category with appearan…

Swizz Beats is known for being a multi-platinum music producer but music isn't his only forte. Swizz is art colector and an artis in his own right. In fact one of his recent pieces was purchased by none other than Jay-Z.The Roc Nation head purchased a Mercedes-Benz hood painted by the super pro…

Sean Price is no 'Pawn Star.' He quickly learned that when he tried to pawn a supposed Civil Rights era potato to 'Pawn Stars' star Chumlee.The New York spitter recently traveled to Las Vegas and visited The World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. In...

We've gotten quite a preview of what's to come on UK producer The Bug's forthcoming EP, 'Dirty.' So far we've heard the title track as well as 'Kill Them' featuring Daddy Freddy and the bolder-type 'Louder.'This time, Bug comes with the very abstract…